Chapter 146: Kui Mulang

Since you've already learned the Gold Armor Array and surpassed the first-grade nine-pattern threshold, the next step is simply to continue learning and practicing array methods as before. With Mr. Zhuang's insight, everyone says it won't be difficult for you to become a second-grade initial array master, which greatly increased Mo Hua's confidence.

But then he thought about it again. Becoming a second-grade array master might not be difficult, but becoming a Foundation Establishment period cultivator is difficult! Foundation Establishment for a rogue cultivator is extremely challenging.

Mo Hua sighed. Never mind, he'd take it one step at a time.

Mo Hua found time to visit the refining tool shop and asked Master Chen to forge a new set of vine armor. The protective armor commonly used by demon refining masters comes in two types: vine armor and iron armor. Vine armor is made from vines soaked in water and air-dried, then refined by a refining tool master. Its defense is general, only barely able to block first-grade mid-period demon beasts. Without drawing on an iron armor array, it's very easy to get injured during the demon hunt. Iron armor is refined from refined iron and can defend against the attacks of first-grade late-period demon beasts, but it consumes too much refined iron and is expensive, so ordinary demon hunting masters can't afford it.

General Qi Refining late-period demon hunting masters will ask a refining tool master to mix refined iron into the vine armor, fusing the vine and iron. This way the defense will be stronger and the cost not too expensive. What Mo Hua asked Master Chen to refine was vine armor used by Qi Refining late-period cultivators.

Before Mo Shan entered the inner mountain to hunt demons, he encountered a tricky demon beast. In the struggle, the vine armor was torn open by the demon beast. Mo Shan was reluctant to throw away the cracked vine armor and was still wearing it. Mo Hua saw this and wanted to refine a new set of vine armor for his father.

Because it was Mo Hua's request, Master Chen put in his best effort, not letting Da Zhu or the others intervene. He personally swung the hammer, quenched the fire, soaked the water, and did everything himself. Moreover, the amount of mixed refined iron was very sufficient. Mo Hua wanted to give Master Chen spirit stones, but Master Chen refused. Mo Hua tried again, and Master Chen's already dark face became even darker: "Are you looking down on me?"

Mo Hua had previously drawn array methods for him and occasionally dug some ore for him. Though Master Chen didn't say anything, he remembered it all in his heart. Mo Hua only brought him several jin of beef, which Master Chen, in contrast, didn't refuse and happily accepted.

After taking back the vine armor, Mo Hua drew a first-grade Gold Armor Array on it! A first-grade Gold Armor Array is a true first-grade array method containing nine array patterns. Even a Qi Refining ninth-layer cultivator should be able to use it. After drawing on the Gold Armor Array, the defense of the vine armor should be significantly stronger. Mo Hua didn't want his father, who was a demon hunting master, to be covered in scars again.

Several days later, Mo Shan was going to enter the inner mountain to hunt demons again. Liu Ru Hua packed his luggage and prepared dried meat and dry rations. Mo Hua then gave this set of vine armor to Mo Shan. Mo Shan looked at this brand-new set of exquisite vine armor and was momentarily stunned.

"This is..."

"Master Chen at the refining tool shop helped me refine it. I helped him with something, and he didn't want my spirit stones," Mo Hua said with a smile.

Mo Shan looked at the vine armor, unable to take his eyes off it, but still pushed it away and said: "It's a bit precious, my old one can still be used."

"That one is already cracked, it's very dangerous," Mo Hua said.

Liu Ru Hua also said with a smile: "Hua Er's intention, you should accept it then."

Mo Shan then took the vine armor. It was heavy in his hand, and his heart was warm. Mo Shan tried wearing it once. Although it was a bit heavy, it fit well. Then he wanted to take off the vine armor again.

Liu Ru Hua frowned and said: "Aren't you wearing it?"

Mo Shan touched the vine armor, thinking it was sent by his son, and was a little reluctant. He said: "It's still new, I'll put it away first, I'm afraid of messing it up."

Liu Ru Hua said in a displeased tone: "If the vine armor doesn't break, won't it just be you who gets hurt?"

Mo Shan was stunned for a moment, then laughed awkwardly, "That's true too."

After packing properly, Mo Shan then wore the vine armor sent by Mo Hua and entered the mountain. The mountain road was rugged, and the demon beasts were ferocious. Mo Shan, wearing the vine armor and entering Great Black Mountain, suddenly felt his spirit lift. Even if the road ahead was bumpy, he wasn't afraid.

Mo Hua watched Mo Shan leave, feeling a little regretful. He had also drawn a first-grade nine-pattern Gold Armor Array on the vine armor. A true first-grade array method! If his dad had asked, he could have shown off a little. Since Mo Shan didn't ask, it wasn't good for him to brag about himself. But with the new vine armor and the Gold Armor Array, Mo Shan entering the mountain to hunt demons again, Mo Hua felt more at ease.

Afterwards, Mo Hua continued to learn other array methods. And in the inner mountain of Great Black Mountain, Mo Shan and his demon hunting team companions gathered successively. What they were going to hunt and kill this time was a first-grade late-period Kui Mu Wolf demon.

Kui Mu Wolf demons are over two zhang tall, with black-green fur, sharp claws and teeth, and carry a faint green demon power. The demon power of the Kui Mu Wolf demon is poisonous and belongs to wood. Once injured by it, the demon power enters the body, and the poison will spread and grow, making it very difficult to eradicate.

A crowd of demon hunting masters discussed the strategy, then began to set out, searching for traces of the Kui Mu Wolf demon. Ever since the food shop opened at home, Mo Shan had surplus spirit stones to cultivate, and his luck was also not bad. He was now a Qi Refining ninth-layer cultivator. Mo Shan and several other Qi Refining ninth-layer demon hunting masters took the lead, along the mountain forest, walking and searching for the Kui Mu Wolf's breath.

One big man from the demon hunting masters glanced at Mo Shan and said in surprise: "Old Mo, you're willing to change your vine armor?"

"Son sent it."

Mo Shan's tone was light, but his expression still held a trace of unconcealed pride. Several demon hunting masters beside him looked on, their hearts both sour and envious.

"That's enough."

"If you want to laugh, just laugh... we won't hit you."

"You have to be able to hit him first."

Several people joked for a while.

Mo Shan's expression suddenly hardened, "We're about to encounter it."

Several demon hunting masters all became serious, restrained their smiles, and were fully alert. They bent low, using the cover of the dense bushes in the forest, carefully groping forward. Finally, in front of a babbling stream in a bend of the forest, they discovered the Kui Mu Wolf demon. The Kui Mu Wolf demon was drinking water in front of the stream, its cruel eyes scanning in all directions.

Mo Shan said in a low voice: "Old rule, I'll make the first move. Everyone be careful, don't get injured by its claws!"

Everyone nodded. Mo Shan took advantage of the Kui Mu Wolf demon's lack of preparation, relying on his swift body technique, leaped out, his fist momentum like wind, entwined with fierce fire, and punched towards the Kui Mu Wolf's side ribs. Halfway to its target, the Kui Mu Wolf became alert, then twisted its body, and the punch only hit its back. The Kui Mu Wolf, receiving the force in pain, retreated several steps, its black pupils blinked, showing a deep green, and its cruel color deepened.

Other demon hunting masters also popped out from all sides, surrounding the Kui Mu Wolf. The surround and kill formally began.

Surrounding and killing a demon beast is a time-consuming, energy-consuming, and extremely spirit-consuming matter. Demon hunting masters need to be fully alert, fighting in close proximity with the demon beast, unable to have a trace of neglect, otherwise, they can easily be caught by the demon beast exploiting a flaw, leading to bad results. Demon beasts' physical bodies are strong, and their blood energy is also much thicker than cultivators, so they need to spend time, exhausting it little by little until it dies. This process is relatively long and is a test of cultivation, Dao methods, patience, and experience. Those who dare to hunt demons in the inner mountain are all veterans among demon hunting masters. Mo Shan's team was no exception.

Everyone cooperated tacitly, making decisive moves. If the situation was not good, they would absolutely not linger in battle. Once they caught a flaw, they would not be soft. Time then passed little by little.

During the hunt, Mo Shan was also more careful than usual, urging his body technique to the extreme. His figure was heavy, trying to avoid every attack from the demon beast, not wanting to leave a trace of a scratch on the vine armor. Probably after an hour, the Kui Mu Wolf's breath weakened, and it finally slowly collapsed to the ground. Everyone did not approach, still on guard. One big man from the demon hunting masters stepped forward, carefully checked, then let out a breath, and said: "Dead."

The big man finished and turned around to walk towards Mo Shan. Mo Shan's corner of his eye glanced at the demon beast, a warning sign suddenly arose, and he urgently shouted: "It's not dead yet!"

Before the words fell, the Kui Mu Wolf lying on the ground opened its eyes.

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